Off to Pitch Again

Av lindamay, 12. november 2011

Movies on War (www.moviesonwar.no) is a new film festival. Not surprizingly dedicated to movies on war. It starts on Thursday. Saturday there is a pitching contest, which I am headed for.

Some while ago the festival posted a contest: submit a synopis or film idea on the topic war and conflict. The best ideas would be invited to be pitched for a jury during the Movies on War festival. I had been thinking for quite some time about an idea to a film about a female soldiar returning home. Not all the causalities of war are those who do not make it home alive. Some return, yet with not much life left in them.

I have enough projects on my desk now. A new «bread job» that is very demanding, made me hesitate about writing the synopsis. After giving it some thought, I started some serious research. I met some veterans, and could no longer harbor any doubt. I have a great story that needs to be told. Also, all of my other projects are far more developed. It was time for me to start my next project. So I submitted my one page synopsis.

The film idea has the working title «Fallen». I am going to write this screenplay, regardless of what happens next Saturday. I am just grateful for the push for me to start the process now, and of course, to be among those invited to pitch.

During the course of the coming months, I will be meeting more veterans who have agreed to talk to me.

Be prepared to hear more about «Fallen». At least if you follow this blog.

Fingers crossed for next Saturday!

4 kommentarer

Aleksander H sier:

12. november 2011 kl. 20:34

These seems like a traditional «soldier-returns-home-with-problems-film», with a woman instead of a man. What other things do you think this will bring to the table that we haven’t seen before?

Good luck!
Linda May Kallestein sier:

12. november 2011 kl. 21:16

Thanks, Alexander for the wishes of luck.

As far as what is brought to the table, I guess you will just have to wait and see.
Solveig Arnesen sier:

13. november 2011 kl. 11:10

Best of luck with the pitching. We’ll be crossing fingers!

I think the fact that it is about a woman brings a whole new perspective to the table. The protagonist will have to face a new set of challenges and taboos. As far as traditional goes, I don’t think we even have much of a tradition for female soldiers in Norway.

I look forward to all the discussions this topic will raise
Very interesting.
Linda May Kallestein sier:

13. november 2011 kl. 19:11

Happy for all fingers (and toes and everything else!) that are crossed!

Thanks, Solveig for your input. I wrote a new blog today, where I comment on my thoughts on the issue of bringing something new to the table.